Editing Ivry Gitlis (section)

===1970s===
In 1972, Gitlis founded the Festival de Vence, famous for its innovative programming. He was also the inspirer and organiser of the Saint André de Cubzac, Alfortville and Bonifacio Music Festivals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.musicamundi.org/en/artists/gitlis.htm |title=Ivry Gitlis bio at Musicamundi.org |access-date=11 June 2015 |archive-date=13 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613004300/http://www.musicamundi.org/en/artists/gitlis.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 1975, he undertook a dramatic role, as Hypnotist in [[François Truffaut]]'s film, ''[[The Story of Adele H]]''.

He often visited Japan, where he was very popular.<ref>[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2012/04/26/national/debris-violins-pull-at-heartstrings/ ‘Debris violins’ pull at heartstrings], Instruments crafted from homes, trees washed away by tsunami at center of musical relay project – The Japan Times, 26 April 2012</ref>